WGU D564 Theories of Personality Section 2 Quizzes & Test
1. How does Freud's theory address the theoretical issue of individual dif- ferences?:
Individuals differ in their defense mechanisms of the ego, which controlexpression of
primitive personality forces.
2. Which focus is characteristic of Erikson's integrity versus despair stage?-
: Feeling a sense of fulfillment and wisdom or experiencing regret and bitterness.
3. Why did Horney emphasize the importance of nurturing oneself when speaking to
Erikson?: Because Horney's theory emphasized love and nurturingin child development.
4. Why did Adler respond to Jung about the symbolic importance of objects and stories?:
Because Jung's theory emphasized the symbolic importance of ideasand stories.
5. What does the theory of psychodynamics emphasize?: Finding deeper meaning in
everyday things.
6. What is the focus of Carl Jung's theory?: Analytical psychology concentrates on balancing
opposing forces of conscious and unconscious thought and experiencewithin one's personality.
7. A person shows a pattern of detachment from others seeking freedom even at the expense
of achievement and relationships. Who would explain thisbehavior as the resignation solution to
neurotic conflict?: Horney.
8. An infant develops the strength of hope as they build trust in their parents' consistency in
meeting their needs. Which psychoanalytic theorist proposed a stage of development
corresponding to this strength?: Erikson.
9. When growing up a person felt inferior to a sibling academically. This person decided to
pursue a graduate degree. Which psychoanalytic theoristproposed the fundamental motive
described in the scenario?: Adler.
10. A person accidentally called their partner by the name of someone else they are attracted
to perhaps based on an unconscious desire. Which psycho-analytic theorist proposed that
unconscious forces powerfully affect behaviorin this way?: Freud.
11. What is an example of the "shadow" based on Jung's theory of personal-ity?: A person
who takes pride in their honesty and trustworthiness but cheats on exams.
12. How do psychodynamic therapists use projective tests to understand theirpatients?: Through
interpreting patients' responses to ambiguous images.
13. How should individuals adapt to having basic anxiety according to Hor- ney's
perspective?: They should develop healthy interpersonal relationships anda sense of security.
14. An adolescent forgets to study for a test and feels guilty for thinking about cheating.
Which representation does this adolescent exhibit accordingto Sigmund Freud's
psychoanalytic theory?: The moral and ethical component,enforcing societal and parental
values through the superego.
, 15. What is the purpose of dream interpretation in Jung's theory?: To commu-nicate with the
personal unconscious.
16. What did Adler propose about interpersonal development?: Childhood infe-riority drives
humans to succeed.
17. Based on a personality theory the development of the ego continues throughout a person's
lifetime. What is the theory that makes this claim?: -Psychosocial development.
18. Which person theorized that personality develops from a conflict betweenbiological drives
and internal controls?: Freud.
19. What coping style do children use to handle their anxiety by withdrawingfrom the world
according to Horney?: Detachment and isolation.
20. Which common misconception exists about psychodynamic theories?: -
Psychodynamic theories only focus on early childhood experiences.
21. What is the premise of the psychosexual theory?: , The theory of personalityis founded
on the internal conflict between the id, ego, and superego, as well as psychosexual stages
stemming from the id's pleasure principle.
22. How does psychodynamic theory explain a person's behaviors and mentalprocesses?: , It
considers early childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.
23. How is trust versus mistrust defined in Erikson's stages of development?: ,By learning
that basic needs, such as nourishment and affection, will be met.
24. What is a love task according to Adler?: , Finding an intimate partner.
25. Which of Jung's approaches to life is still widely accepted today in the field of
personality psychology?: , Extraversion and introversion indicate whetherenergy is drawn from
external sources or the inner psyche.
26. What is the animus in Jung's psychoanalytic model?: , The male spirit that isrepressed in
women.
27. What is the primary area of focus when a psychotherapist is helping a client to empower
themselves?: , Helping individuals understand and addressunconscious conflicts and patterns.
28. In psychodynamic theories what process must occur to gain insight andmake choices?: ,
Unconsciousness process.
29. What are Freud's psychosexual stages of development?: , The stages in which a child's
pleasure-seeking urges arise from the id and are focused on differentareas of the body, called
erogenous zones.
30. How did Jung define synchronicity?: , A manifestation from the collective
unconsciousness to explain illogical and meaningful phenomena.
31. According to Adler what must an individual do to be psychologicallyhealthy?: , An
individual must succeed in three tasks of life.
32. According to Freud what is the purpose of the ego?: , To behave in sociallyacceptable
1. How does Freud's theory address the theoretical issue of individual dif- ferences?:
Individuals differ in their defense mechanisms of the ego, which controlexpression of
primitive personality forces.
2. Which focus is characteristic of Erikson's integrity versus despair stage?-
: Feeling a sense of fulfillment and wisdom or experiencing regret and bitterness.
3. Why did Horney emphasize the importance of nurturing oneself when speaking to
Erikson?: Because Horney's theory emphasized love and nurturingin child development.
4. Why did Adler respond to Jung about the symbolic importance of objects and stories?:
Because Jung's theory emphasized the symbolic importance of ideasand stories.
5. What does the theory of psychodynamics emphasize?: Finding deeper meaning in
everyday things.
6. What is the focus of Carl Jung's theory?: Analytical psychology concentrates on balancing
opposing forces of conscious and unconscious thought and experiencewithin one's personality.
7. A person shows a pattern of detachment from others seeking freedom even at the expense
of achievement and relationships. Who would explain thisbehavior as the resignation solution to
neurotic conflict?: Horney.
8. An infant develops the strength of hope as they build trust in their parents' consistency in
meeting their needs. Which psychoanalytic theorist proposed a stage of development
corresponding to this strength?: Erikson.
9. When growing up a person felt inferior to a sibling academically. This person decided to
pursue a graduate degree. Which psychoanalytic theoristproposed the fundamental motive
described in the scenario?: Adler.
10. A person accidentally called their partner by the name of someone else they are attracted
to perhaps based on an unconscious desire. Which psycho-analytic theorist proposed that
unconscious forces powerfully affect behaviorin this way?: Freud.
11. What is an example of the "shadow" based on Jung's theory of personal-ity?: A person
who takes pride in their honesty and trustworthiness but cheats on exams.
12. How do psychodynamic therapists use projective tests to understand theirpatients?: Through
interpreting patients' responses to ambiguous images.
13. How should individuals adapt to having basic anxiety according to Hor- ney's
perspective?: They should develop healthy interpersonal relationships anda sense of security.
14. An adolescent forgets to study for a test and feels guilty for thinking about cheating.
Which representation does this adolescent exhibit accordingto Sigmund Freud's
psychoanalytic theory?: The moral and ethical component,enforcing societal and parental
values through the superego.
, 15. What is the purpose of dream interpretation in Jung's theory?: To commu-nicate with the
personal unconscious.
16. What did Adler propose about interpersonal development?: Childhood infe-riority drives
humans to succeed.
17. Based on a personality theory the development of the ego continues throughout a person's
lifetime. What is the theory that makes this claim?: -Psychosocial development.
18. Which person theorized that personality develops from a conflict betweenbiological drives
and internal controls?: Freud.
19. What coping style do children use to handle their anxiety by withdrawingfrom the world
according to Horney?: Detachment and isolation.
20. Which common misconception exists about psychodynamic theories?: -
Psychodynamic theories only focus on early childhood experiences.
21. What is the premise of the psychosexual theory?: , The theory of personalityis founded
on the internal conflict between the id, ego, and superego, as well as psychosexual stages
stemming from the id's pleasure principle.
22. How does psychodynamic theory explain a person's behaviors and mentalprocesses?: , It
considers early childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.
23. How is trust versus mistrust defined in Erikson's stages of development?: ,By learning
that basic needs, such as nourishment and affection, will be met.
24. What is a love task according to Adler?: , Finding an intimate partner.
25. Which of Jung's approaches to life is still widely accepted today in the field of
personality psychology?: , Extraversion and introversion indicate whetherenergy is drawn from
external sources or the inner psyche.
26. What is the animus in Jung's psychoanalytic model?: , The male spirit that isrepressed in
women.
27. What is the primary area of focus when a psychotherapist is helping a client to empower
themselves?: , Helping individuals understand and addressunconscious conflicts and patterns.
28. In psychodynamic theories what process must occur to gain insight andmake choices?: ,
Unconsciousness process.
29. What are Freud's psychosexual stages of development?: , The stages in which a child's
pleasure-seeking urges arise from the id and are focused on differentareas of the body, called
erogenous zones.
30. How did Jung define synchronicity?: , A manifestation from the collective
unconsciousness to explain illogical and meaningful phenomena.
31. According to Adler what must an individual do to be psychologicallyhealthy?: , An
individual must succeed in three tasks of life.
32. According to Freud what is the purpose of the ego?: , To behave in sociallyacceptable
